How far is Pine Bluffs, WY from Rock Springs, WY?
The driving distance from Pine Bluffs, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 296 miles (476.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Bluffs and Rock Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Bluffs and Rock Springs.
-
1
Start on West 3rd Street
885 ft · 39 sec · West 3rd Street
-
2
Turn slight left onto US Highway 30
1132 ft · 20 sec · US Highway 30
-
3
Turn left onto Parson Street
1416 ft · 26 sec · Parson Street
-
4
Take the ramp right
1485 ft · 36 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
41.6 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
6
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
251.8 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West
2755 ft · 48 sec
-
8
Turn left onto 9th Street
2579 ft · 51 sec · 9th Street
-
9
Turn left onto South Side Belt Route
2032 ft · 41 sec · South Side Belt Route
-
10
Turn slight right
70 m · 10 sec
-
11
Turn straight onto James Drive
813 ft · 25 sec · James Drive
-
12
Turn left onto Virginia Street
905 ft · 47 sec · Virginia Street
-
13
Turn left onto Edgar Street
789 ft · 22 sec · Edgar Street
-
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Agate Street
129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street
-
15
Turn left onto Collins Street
26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Bluffs and Rock Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
252 mi · 04h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Pine Bluffs and Partly Sunny near Rock Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Bluffs to Rock Springs?
The road trip is about 296 miles (476.4 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elk Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Pine Bluffs and 148.2 miles from Rock Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.68 one way or $81.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pine Bluffs and Partly Sunny near Rock Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Bluffs and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 267.56 mi (430.6 km).
#1 Pine Bluffs
Town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 1,163 |
| Coordinates | 41.1819300, -104.0691200 |
| Altitude | 1539 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Springs
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 22,943 |
| Coordinates | 41.5874600, -109.2029000 |
| Altitude | 1947 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $40.68 | $81.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.21 | $88.43 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.54 | $95.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.56 | $113.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Wyoming · May 07, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.